The stench of charred scales and scorched earth lingered thickly in the air. Bones of Wyverns littered the rocky pass, their flesh stripped clean by Golems or burned by searing flames. Wind stirred the ash across the path as Ophelia's group arrived just outside the cavern.
Her golden hair fluttered as she stepped ahead confidently, eyes gleaming. "There's no mistake. The Spirit Stone mine is inside. And someone's already claimed it."
William narrowed his eyes, his grip tightening on his twin sabers. "Then we'll have to take it back, won't we?"
Behind him, a few of their elite guards readied their weapons. Even the Winged Lion beside them growled lowly, sensing foreign auras within.
But just then—
Step, Step, step.
Sounds of footsteps echoed from inside. With each atep, the rocky walls trembled slightly.
Igaris emerged first, calm and tall, followed by 2 Infernal Wyverns, and Evernight beside him.
The blue glow from his eyes flickered off.
